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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,834.90, 4,252.66 and 754.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,834.90, 4,252.66 and 754.98 is: 1,132.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,834.90 : 4,252.66 = 754.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,834.90/4,252.66 = 754.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,834.90x = 4,252.66 × 754.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,834.90x = 3,210,648.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,210,648.21/2,834.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.55

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